Jake Jackson

River Gods, snake spirits, mountain and Immortals, Chinese mythology is alive with ancient passions. China's unique set of tales are derived from its vast expanse, diverse culture and the endless internal wars. This brilliant new book introduces the key themes of Chinese legend before plunging into the fascinating stories themselves.

Chinese Myths

altlovesbooks

I really liked the start of this book, with the informational prologue concerning Chinese mythology in general. I also liked that the author grouped the different myths up by subject, which is something I don't see often in books in this genre. 

What I didn't like much, and maybe this is a quirk of mine, was the translation and editing. It felt a little janky in places, where it would be incredibly descriptive of a certain scene, and then completely breeze over another interesting aspect. I don't know if it's a product of the source material or what, but the pacing and flow of the writing just wasn't there for me.

Chinese Myths

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